IPhone 3g is not showing in iTunes on Windows XP

The iPhone is not recognized by iTunes when plugged into computer.
So, there is no syncing or access to my backup, music, contacts, etc.
The iPhone would charge and sync with other PCs and Macs
I've reinstalled itunes and tried all four usb ports on the pc.
Running latest version of iTunes:10.2.2.12
Is there any resolution to this? Please help.

Put your device in DFU mode: http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=1034

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Computers in use and short names:
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iTunes 10.5.2 (MacTunes)
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her computer: Windows XP Pro on Dell (Dell)
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my old cell: iPhone 3g ATT running 4.2.1 or 2 (3g)initilized and formated on Macbook
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disabled auto launch of image device software on Dell for 4
replugged in 4
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set msconfig to normal mode
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